If healthy, this team will get on the radar real fast!!!

Are you being sarcastic here?

 

Shane Battier, Houston


Shane Battier will help improve Houston's toughness.Can do: Hit uncontested treys. Play hard-nosed position defense — looks to draw charges, and also strip the ball from low-posted opponents. Play with terrific intelligence and diligence. Seal his defender when he moves into the pivot, where he scores with jump hooks and turn-around jumpers (after employing numerous head fakes). Run the court. Drive either way — prefers right. Move without ball. Use a jab step to create room for his drive or shot. Shoot moving left. Rebound. Handle.

Can't do: Demonstrate outstanding athleticism. Avoid over-extending his defense so that he can routinely be back-doored. Show much trickiness in his one-on-one offense.

Must do: Hope that his teammates mirror his work ethic and intelligence.

Prognosis: He's a winner and an ultimate team player and will improve Houston's toughness, hustle-quotient and savvy. A terrific pickup.



I like what he said about Shane

 

Are you being facetious or do you mean "on" the radar?

 

Is it really that difficult to tell?

 

You never know around here. These posters have the worst English grammar I've seen outside of ESOL classes.

 

They are learning. We can't speak or write in their language well either.